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Crumbacker Family History

Crumbacker Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Crumbaker, Crumpacker, Trumbauer, Brubacher, Krumenacker, Brumback

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Where is the Crumbacker family from?

You can see how Crumbacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crumbacker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Crumbacker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Crumbacker families living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Crumbacker's in USA. Maryland and 2 other states had the highest population of Crumbacker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crumbacker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Crumbacker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crumbacker. 28% of Crumbacker men worked as a Truck Driver and 43% of Crumbacker women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crumbacker were Machinist and Press Maker. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Machinist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Press Maker
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Crumbacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crumbacker census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 17 immigration records available for the last name Crumbacker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 283 military records available for the last name Crumbacker. For the veterans among your Crumbacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crumbacker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Crumbacker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Crumbacker in 1962 was 74, and 82 in 2004.

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